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Research Article

Large-scale Dynamics of Ultra-lean Hydrogen-air Flame Kernels in Terrestrial Gravity Conditions

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Pages 225-234 | Received 30 Oct 2019, Accepted 24 Mar 2020, Published online: 16 Apr 2020

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